Why Do Cats Like Catnip?

Cat owners know the crazy antics of their catnip-loving felines all too well... once Fluffy catches a whiff of those magical leaves, the rubbing, drooling, and meowing commences. But what makes your cat so obsessed with catnip? This plant (Nepeta Cataria) is actually in the mint family, but cats are reacting to a specific organic molecule released by the plant that's similar to a cat's natural pheromones. Watch the following video to learn more.